Archive for December, 2013

God’s blessings in the Advent and Christmas seasons! This is an update on recent decisions concerning the sale of Presbyterian Camps. In late 2012, Chicago Presbytery authorized a contract with Mr. David Barker, a land developer in Western Michigan, for his purchase of Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck, Michigan. Since then, Presbytery leaders and staff have […]

by Rev. Robert C. Reynolds, Executive Presbyter Jesus said, “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38) In September the Vision and Praxis Task Force final report was approved by the Presbytery Assembly. This report directed the presbytery to utilize resources of “community organizing” for deepening relationships presbytery-wide and discerning future mission priorities. […]